REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| Fall 2020 & ongoing |
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| Registration window | Member: Oct 21-Nov 9 (online, phone or in-person)
Non-member: Oct 26-Nov 9 (online, phone or in-person) After Nov 9, phone or in-person |
| Programs begin | Nov 2
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Program appear full? Participants requesting a specific date/time for class are encouraged to register for wait list even if the class is full, as new classes are added from these. Contact the program director for assistance in
registering for these classes.
How to register for programs:
- Scroll to view programs available at your branch
- Click and select REGISTER
- Sign-in to your account
Visit
online login instructions with questions or contact the branch directly.
Group Exercise Statement:
Indoor and outdoor
group exercise currently requires an advanced registration due to space
and class size liitations. Visit our schedules page, found <HERE> to schedule your classes today.
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Aquatics Group Exercise Classes
Free to members
Yoga Classes (12 yrs+)
Curious about yoga, but not sure where to start? This beginners series introduces commonly taught yoga poses and the meditation and breathing techniques you can expect in yoga classes. Taught through demonstration, discussion and the opportunity to practice each week in a supportive environment!
Personal Health Coaching
One-on-one sessions with a health coach with session focusing on food, exercise and overall health.
Fitness for Active Older Adults
Welcome to Fitness!
Our Active Older Adult members are welcome at any and all of our classes. We also offer low-impact land and group exercise classes as well as arthritis therapy classes which are free to members and available at regularly scheduled times, found
here.
Spin & Beginner Spin
Learn bike setup, proper form and basic spinning techniques. Class moves at a slower pace. All levels are welcome.
Strength & Conditioning
Beginner - Advanced
Increase stamina, strength and flexibility with the use of free weights, bands, balls and other fitness equipment.
Zumba, Chair Zumba
Zumba and chair zumba offers the fun of Zumba with modified moves and pace. Music includes Latin salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeon. Chair may be used during this class.
Tai Chi & Pilates
Tai Chi is a Chinese movement art and a class where muscles are strengthened, blood circulation regulated, spirit stimulated and body refreshed. Program promotes balance, digestion and increase internal energy. Pilates is a progressive series of floor exercises and standing postures to enhance and develop flexibility strength and balance. Chair must be used and movements demonstrated at a slower pace and with more modifications.
Sit & Be Fit
Beginner - Intermediate, Formerly Forever Fit
For older adults or those new to exercising, class aims to improve muscle strength, cardio fitness, bone density and balance. Sit and Be Fit Plus includes more standing routines.
Member Journey & New Member Challenge
New Member Challenge
When you join, register for this free, motivational program. Visit the Y twenty (20) times in your first 60 days of membership and you'll receive $25 in Y Bucks! We do all the tracking - you just need to scan in each time you are here!
Y Bucks can be used towards membership, programs, MyZone and more.
New Member challenge shirts also awarded, as supplies allow.
Member Journey
A Y membership can support you in your journey of beginning or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Only at the Y, do Health Seekers of all ages, incomes and background have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every three months, members can participate in Journey aimed at helping to provide orientation and consultation in all areas of the Y.
Doylestown | Personal/Partner Training
Swim programs currently offered at our Doylestown branch are listed and decribed below. View our swim level guide for information on swim class levels. View the aquatics pages of program guide for a list of classes, dates and times available.
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Swim Lessons - Adult/Teen
Adult & Teen Swim Lessons
Lap Swim
Lap Swim is available, free to members, on a scheduled basis. Please visit our
schedules page for up-to-date, daily information on pool schedules.
Recreational Swim
Recreational time is available, free to members, on a scheduled basis. Our pool rules and age policies can be
found online here. Please visit our
schedules page for up-to-date, information on pool schedules.
Swim Lessons - Parent/Child
Stage A Water Discovery - Parent/Child Swim Classes (6 to 18 mths)
1:12 ratio; Stage A introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment and
encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water with a parent/
caretaker whom they trust
Stage B Water Exploration - Parent/Child Swim Classes (6-18 months)
1:10 ratio; Parents work with their toddlers to learn fundamental safety and pre-swimming skills like floating, blowing bubbles paddle stroke and kicking. Skills are taught in the context of repetitive songs, fun activities and drills which reinforce physical learning and encourage positive interaction between parent and child.
Stage 1 Water Acclimation- Parent/Child Swim Classes (3 to 5 yrs)
1:8 ratio;Kids learn safe water habits, underwater exploration, how to swim to safety and exit the water. Lessons are a mix of activities, games and drills. Preschoolers develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This class is for kids who aren’t yet comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water.
Swim Lessons - School Age
STAGE 1/2 Water Acclimation and Movement (6 to 12 yrs)
Students become comfortable with underwater exploration and learn to how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 2 when you are willing to go under water voluntarily, you can front and back float, and glide with assistance. In Water Movement, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while continuing to practice how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 3 when you can do a front and back float on your own, front and back glide for 5? (preschool) or 10? (school age). Students become comfortable with underwater exploration and learn to how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 2 when you are willing to go under water voluntarily, you can front and back float, and glide with assistance. 1:3 ratio.
STAGE 3 Swim Basics - Water Stamina - School-age (6 to 12 yrs)
1:6 ratio; Students learn to swim longer distances. They learn how to do rhythmic breathing and integrate movements of their arms and legs. Move to Stage 4 when you can swim 10 yards (preschool) or 15 yards (school age) on your front and back and swim-float-swim 15 yards (preschool) or 25 yards (school age)
Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, school-age (6 to 12 yrs)
1:7 ratio;
Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Move to Stage 5 when you can swim 15 yards doing the elementary backstroke, front and back crawl with rotary breathing, swim-float-swim 25 yards and 15 yards of breaststroke and butterfly kicks.
Stage 5 Stroke Development, school-age (6 to 12 yrs)
1:8 ratio; Builds on endurance and introduces breaststroke and butterfly and reinforces water safety; meant for swimmers who are able to swim 15 yards front crawl with side breathing, 15 yards backstroke, 15 yards elementary backstroke, and 15 yards breaststroke and butterfly kick.
6/7 / Stroke Mechanics & Advanced Stroke Mechanics (6-12 yrs)
Students learn butterfly while continuing to develop endurance while refining breaststroke, back and front crawl and diving. Flip turns and diving from the block are introduced and learn about competitive swimming. Students who have completed Stage 6 can move on to Stage 7 for more advanced stroke drills and endurance. Butterfly open turn is introduced in this stage. Students in this stage are working towards swim team and competitive swimming. 1:6 ratio
Butterfly Clinic (6-12 yrs)
Intramural - Academy | Dolphins Club (6 to 12 yrs)
Please contact
Tim Ryan, head coach, 215.348.8132, x1149 if you have questions.
Competitive - SENIOR (14 to 18 yrs)
Online registration not available. Contact Tim Ryan to inquire about registration, 215.348.8132, x1149
Competitive - Age Group 1 (6 to 9 yrs)
Online registration is not available.
Contact Tim Ryan to inquire about registration, 215.348.8132, x1149
Competitive - Age Group 2 (10 to 14 yrs)
Online registration not available. Contact Tim Ryan to inquire about registration, 215.348.8132, x1149
Swim Lessons -Private/Semi-Private
Private Swim Lessons (3 yrs to adult)
Semi-Private Swim Lessons (3 yrs to adult)
Stage 1 & 2 Water Acclimation & Movement (3 to 5 yrs)
Students become comfortable with underwater exploration and learn to how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 2 when you are willing to go under water voluntarily, you can front and back float, and glide with assistance and in stage 2 Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water, while continuing to practice how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 3 when you can do a front and back float on your own, front and back glide for 5' (preschool) or 10' (school age). Students become comfortable with underwater exploration and learn to how to safely get out of the water if they fall in. Move to Stage 2 when you are willing to go under water voluntarily, you can front and back float, and glide with assistance. 1:3 ratio
Stage 3 Water Stamina, preschool (3 to 5 yrs)
1:5 ratio; Students learn to swim longer distances. They learn how to do rhythmic breathing and integrate movements of their arms and legs. Move to Stage 4 when you can swim 10 yards (preschool) or 15 yards (school age) on your front and back and swim-float-swim 15 yards (preschool) or 25 yards (school age)
Stage 4 Stroke Introduction, preschool (3 to 5 yrs)
1:6 ratio; Students develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. Move to Stage 5 when you can swim 15 yards doing the elementary backstroke, front and back crawl with rotary breathing, swim-float-swim 25 yards and 15 yards of breaststroke and butterfly kicks.
Swim Evaluations (all ages)
Complimentary swim evaluations
Complimentary swim evaluations to help place your child in the correct class are available free of charge. Connect with our aquatics department at 215.348.8132.
Sports programs currently offered at our Doylestown branch are listed and described below. View the
sports pages of our program guide for a list of all days/times offered.
Sports, Leagues and Physical Education
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Open Gymnasium
Our gymnasium is available for member use on a scheduled basis. Please visit our
schedules page for information on open court times.
Pickup Basketball
Contact Andrew Yannarella for information at ayannarella@ymcabucks.org
Last minute cancellations may occur due to special events or summer camp inclement weather and participants are asked to signup for
text alerts so that they can be notified when schedule changes occur.
Basketball
Skill development program focusing on the fundamental skills of basketball.
Kinder Sports
Develop skills in multiple sports through drills, fun activities and scrimmaging.
Sports Frenzy
Play a variety of sports and games while promoting skill development, self-confidence, movement, teamwork, sportsmanship and FUN!
Preschool Sports
Develop skills in multiple sports through drills, fun activities and scrimmaging.
Dodgeball
There's nothing more thrilling than a game of dodgeball! Play with friends and make new ones while having a blast!
Kids Yoga
Focus on learning breathing techniques to help calm and center. Poses and games to help with balance, strength and flexibility.
Kids Bootcamp
Bring the energy and improve strength and stamina in the fun, energetic youth fitness class.
Y PLAY
Keep the kids active. Emphasizes activity through sports and active games.
Cheetahs Track & Field Team
Jaguars Travel Basketball
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Advanced Gymnastics (5+ yrs)
Prerequisite: Beg II and instructor approval. Designed for the experienced gymnast. Small group instruction on floor, beam and bar.
Beginner Gymnastics (5+ yrs)
Introduction to advanced skills on Gym Kidz Circuit. Progressing to independent and more complex tumbling skills.
Intermediate Gymnastics (5+ yrs)
Independent tumbling, includes cartwheel and handstand on balance beam and flips on the uneven bars.
Kinder Gymers (4 to 5 yrs)
Develop fundamental techniques and progress to independent tumbling skills. Additional skills taught on the balance beam, rings and bar.
Tiny Tumblers
Learn fundamental tumbling skills. Introduction to bar, balance beam and rings.
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Aikido (9 yrs+)
Japanese martial art of unarmed self defense uses attacker's force against them; encourages discipline and a nonviolent attitude. Develops rhythmic movement and physical fitness; improves reaction, perception and coordination; promotes strength and suppleness through twisting, bending and stretching movements.
Youth & Adult Karate (8+)
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Adventure Guides Registration & Activities
Adventure Guides Registration
Adventure Guides - EVENTS
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS
Art and performance programs currently offered at our Doylestown branch are listed and described below. View our
program overview guide for a list of all days/times offered.
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Dodgeball
There's nothing more thrilling than a game of dodgeball! Play with friends and make new ones while having a blast!
Kids Yoga
Focus on learning breathing techniques to help calm and center. Poses and games to help with balance, strength and flexibility.
Kids Bootcamp
Bring the energy and improve strength and stamina in the fun, energetic youth fitness class.
Y PLAY
Keep the kids active. Emphasizes activity through sports and active games.
CAMP & DAY OFF SCHOOL CAMP
Summer camp is offered at our Doylestown campus as well as several location throughout Bucks County. Camp information can be found online here.
Day off School camp provides a great day off from school for kids in grades K-6. Upcoming events are listed below.
YMCA of Bucks County offers adapted activities for youth of all ages that include land fitness classes, one-on-one fitness instruction, karate, ACHIEVE peer
socialization, summer camp, teen nights and afterschool programs.
Programs available at our Doylestown branch are listed below. For a PDF listing of days/times and pricing, review our Ability program in our current program guide.
| Stay & Play - Doylestown location | |
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| Thursday | 5:00-7:30PM | |
| Saturday | 8:30AM-12:00PM | |
| Sunday | 9:00AM-11:00AM | |
Welcome to Stay & Play
While you workout or utilize the facility, your children age 3 months
through 6th grade can play and have fun in Stay & Play.
- Available on a walk-in basis for up to two hours per day
- FREE to members (children of adult members and youth members)
- Primary guardian must maintain a KidCheck account (see link for details)
- separate K-6 room available for elementary school-aged children
to hang out, do homework, play xbox Kinect video games & board games
while being supervised by staff Doylestown location only
- children and parents are encouraged to follow Stay & Play handbook and to grow in the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Skatepark
September 8-November 29 |
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| Monday-Friday | 5PM-8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM-3PM |
| Sunday | 11AM-3PM |
Beginning November 30 until weather permits |
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| Monday-Friday | 4PM-7PM |
| Saturday & Sunday | 12PM-3PM |
Skatepark Programming & competitions
Birthday Parties & Rentals
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Birthday Party Information
Birthday Parties
Doylestown:
To reserve a birthday party or inquire about available dates/times, please contact our Welcome Center at 215.348.8131.
Pavilion Rental
Interested in renting our outdoor pavilion? Contact the Welcome Center for rental information and reservation details at 215.348.8131
Teen Center Rental
Interested in renting our Teen Center for an upcoming party of event?
Contact the Welcome Center for rental information and reservation details at 215.348.8131
Association-wide Holidays
| 2020/2021 Holidays |
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| Easter Sunday | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Closed |
| Independence Day | Closed |
| Labor Day | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day 2020 | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving 2020 (Nov 27) | Open with no youth & fee-based programs * |
| Christmas Eve 2020 | Open, closing at 1:00PM |
| Christmas Day 2020 | Closed |
| Dec 24-Jan 1 | Open with no youth & fee-based programs * |
| New Year's Eve 2020 | Open, closing at 1:00PM |
| New Year's Day 2021 | Open 8AM-1PM |
* = exception personal training, small group training, private lessons
EVENTS
(Branch & Association-Wide)
